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The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is a certification program in the UK focused on training and assessing plant operators in the construction industry.
CPCS training makes sure operators are competent in handling various types of construction plant machinery, such as excavators, telehandlers, dumpers and more, promoting safe and efficient equipment operation.
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CPCS Training FAQs
Looking for more info on CPCS training? Check out some of our most frequently asked questions below.
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CPCS stands for ''Construction Plant Competence Scheme". It's one of the UK's leading skills certification schemes for plant within the UK construction industry. CPCS proves that workers have the training, qualifications and skills they need for the type of work they do - and it's widely accepted across all UK construction sites.
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CPCS covers a wide range of equipment, including excavators, telehandlers, cranes, forklifts and many more. New categories are often added at the request of industry.
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CPCS training is open to anyone aged 16 or over who wants to operate plant machinery in the construction industry.
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There are two main types of CPCS cards. The CPCS Red Trained Operator Card and the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card.
The Red Trained Operator is the most basic level card, and it's valid for 2 years.
The Blue Competent Operator card is a more advanced level, valid for 5 years.
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